Jersey Crocs Rule! lets visitors explore what it means to be a crocodylian, showcasing taxidermy mounts and skeletons of crocs living and prehistoric.

Crocodiles, alligators and gharials from the State Museum’s collections illustrate the modern form, while the exhibit also delves into the fossil history of crocs in New Jersey, beginning with preserved croc-like trackways dating back almost 200 million years ago. Visitors will also come face-to-face with a skull reconstruction of the monstrous Deinosuchus, one of the largest crocodiles ever and a New Jersey native. Other features of the exhibit will include an interactive demonstrating how croc tails move, specimens of at least 5 different types of crocodylians that once lived in New Jersey, and a display of a recent croc fossil discovery currently under preparation at the State Museum.

The exhibit is on view through September 8.